motif
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The countryside inspires a floral motif that is still “Bridgertized” but reminiscent of a famous author from this period.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 4, 2026
A.I. has been a key motif of Leo’s nascent papacy, from early speeches to advisory groups to the reception of tech execs who’ve approached the holy man on their own.
From Slate β May 28, 2026
Ever since, skin bones have remained a recurring motif in evolution.
From Science Daily β May 21, 2026
The Leopards' 2025-26 home kit features a dramatic print motif.
From BBC β Apr. 22, 2026
She flicked through the rack and pulled out a slipper dress with a chiffon overlay printed with a Qinghua pattern, the blue-white motif of Chinese porcelain.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
So birds adapted for tropical forests use different acoustic building blocks, or motifs, to those from temperate regions.
From BBC β Jul. 23, 2026
The theme of division is taken up by a series of contemporary works incorporating flag motifs.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 2, 2026
Featuring bat wing motifs and references to Osbourne's career, it has become closely associated with the heavy metal star's farewell performance in his home city.
From BBC β Jun. 22, 2026
Swift appeared on the red carpet in New York on Thursday wearing a strapless black dress with floral motifs ahead of the naming ceremony.
From Barron's β Jun. 11, 2026
For after 1765 Copley freely adapted and combined motifs from different prints in his paintings, often disguising their origins so completely that we cannot be certain which they were.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
Vocabulary lists containing motif
Poetry: Literary Devices
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com β one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more β and it's all completely free to use!
Vocabulary to Describe Literary Devices
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com β we'll help you make the most of your study time!
